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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $32,895
Base Invoice $30,034 $30,646
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 5,040 5,100
Options (change) 4,202 4,677
Destination 825 885
Total Price $37,960 $38,880
Total Invoice $35,061 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18
Total Price$37,960$38,880
Adjustments for Features-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,495$38,880
Total Invoice$35,061$36,208
Adjustments for Features-4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,632$36,208

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in73.6 in
Height65.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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